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- A client brings you a signed document. "I signed the document two days ago, but I was told I need it notarized," she says. "Can you notarize my signature if I show you my ID?": Yes, I can notarize the signature with an acknowl- edgment.
- Your friend calls you after work. "I need to mail a copy of my birth certificate, and it needs to be a certified copy," they say. "Since you're a notary, can you certify it?": No, I can't certify that
- A Maryland notary can perform notarial acts anywhere in:: Maryland
- What is indicated by the words "signed or attested before me"?
An acknowledgment. An oath or affirmation. A verification. None of the above.: None of the above The phrase "signed or attested before me" indicates a signature witnessing or attestation, which is essentially when a notary public verifies that they saw the signer physically sign the document, meaning the correct answer is none of the above.
- You must obtain a separate and additional notary commission in order to perform _ notarizations.
Remote Electronic Standard You do not need to obtain two notary commissions.: you don't need to obtain 2 notary commissions
- How will a notary public affix their seal and signature to a remotely notarized electronic document?
The notary will use audio-visual communication to affix their seal. The notary will use an electronic seal and electric signature. The notary will use a physical seal to affix their seal. The notary will not affix their seal, only their signature.: The notary will use an electronic seal and electric signature.
- Maryland notaries must appear before the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county in which they are commissioned and take their oath of office no later than _ after the date on which their commission was issued.: 30
- Notaries public are required to notify the Office of the Secretary of State within 30 days if their home address changes. t/f: true
- Credential analysis performed for a remote, electronic document requires the notary to use their own sound judgement to confirm the validity of an ID presented by a remotely located individual. t/f: false
- A client that you don't know personally gives you a photocopy of their current driver's license. "I lost my driver's license, so I'm using this until I get a new one," he says. Is this an acceptable form of ID?: NO
- A client comes to your office. "I need a verification for this document," she says. "I've already signed it, can you give me an oath and fill out the notarial certificate?": No
- The term "instrument" in a notarial certificate typically refers to:
A document:
- Which of the following is an appropriate place for a notary to keep and store an official notary seal?
In an employer's safe, at a place of business:
- The "venue" on a notarial certificate refers to:
The location where the notary's commission is filed. The jurisdiction in which the signer resides. The location of the notarization.: location of the notarization
- A notary who is physically located in Maryland may perform an remote notarial act using for a remotely located individual who is physically located in:: anywhere
- you spot an error in the certificate wording while the notarization is still taking place. Are you allowed to correct it?: yes
- Which of the following is NOT necessary for a notary to certify an acknowl- edgment?
The signer must personally appear before the notary.
The signer must affirm to the notary that they signed the document.
The signer must sign the document in the presence of the notary.: The signer must sign the document in the presence of the notary.
- Fill in the Blank: During a retake of the dynamic knowledge-based authen- tication process, a minimum of _ of the prior questions must be replaced.
- What is a verification on oath or affirmation?: A notarization in which the signer promises that the contents of a document are true.
- In which situations might an affirmation be used instead of an oath?
When the notary is unsure of the signer's identity When the document is of a legal nature When the document requires a witness signature When the signer prefers not to swear to a higher power: When the signer prefers not to swear to a higher power
- When does the notary sign and date a notarial certificate?
Before administering the oath or affirmation. After the document signer has left the notary's office. After the document signer has signed the document.: After the document signer has signed the document.
- What is a notary public certifying in an acknowledgment?
The date of the notarization. The jurisdiction that the notarization took place in. That the signer acknowledged executing the document. All of the above.: all of the above
- The words "signed and sworn" in the wording of a certificate indicate that the notary must:
Declare or certify under penalty of perjury that the certificate was completed correctly. Certify the copy. Administer either an oath or affirmation. Complete an affidavit.: administer either an oath or affirmation
- What must be attached to all affidavits subscribed and sworn to before the notary public?
An acknowledgment certificate. A certified copy certificate. A jurat certificate.: jurat certificate
- When certifying a copy, the notary public is primarily:
Verifying any signatures on the original document and the copy. Certifying that the signer named in the original document is named in the
copy. Certifying that the copy is an accurate reproduction of the original.: Certifying that the copy is an accurate reproduction of the original.
- What is a notary public certifying in a jurat?
That the signer personally appeared before the notary. That the signer signed the document in the presence of the notary public. That the notary public administered the oath or affirmation. All of the above.: all of the above
- Which of the following is correct?
A notary public shall not acknowledge any instrument in which the notary's name appears.
A notary public shall not affix their signature to a form of affidavit.
Notary publics are authorized to explain, certify, or verify the contents of any document.
A notary public shall not acknowledge any instrument in which the notary's name appears as a party to the transaction.: A notary public shall not ac- knowledge any instrument in which the notary's name appears as a party to the transaction.
- Which is the proper wording on a short form certificate for an acknowledg- ment in an individual capacity?
This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by (name or names of persons) as (type of authority, e.g., officer, trustee, etc.) of (name of party on behalf of whom the instrument was executed).
Signed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me on (date) by (name or names of persons making statement).
This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by (name or names of persons).
Signed or attested before me on (date) by (name or names of persons).: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by (name or names of persons).
tronic signature and seal.
Remote notarizations for tangible documents involve the signer appearing in the same physical location as the notary public.
The signer must sign the tangible record and a declaration that is securely attached to the document.
The notary must ask the signer 5 questions about their life or financial his- tory.: The signer must sign the tangible record and a declaration that is securely attached to the document.
- In which of the following situations would a notary public face a possible conflict of interest?
The notary public is acting in the capacity of an employee.
The notary public acts in the capacity of a lender for a person having direct financial or beneficial interest in the transaction.
The notary public, with respect to a financial transaction, is named, individu- ally, as a principal to the transaction.
The notary public acts in the capacity of a witness to a real estate property transaction.: The notary public, with respect to a financial transaction, is named, individually, as a principal to the transaction.
- Which of the following is correct?
An electronic notarization uses communication technology.
An electronic notarization requires the notary to be in the physical presence of the signer.
An electronic notarization replaces the electronic signature with a traditional, wet ink signature.
An electronic notarization regards the use of tangible documents signed for a remotely-located individual.: An electronic notarization requires the notary to be in the physical presence of the signer.
- If you are notarizing for multiple people in one notarial act, how many entries should you make in your notary journal?
You must make one journal entry per person.
The journal entry should include the information for anyone that had their signature notarized.
It's up to you.
It depends on the document.: The journal entry should include the information for anyone that had their signature notarized.
- The maximum fee for a traditional notarization in Maryland is _ for any notarial act performed.
$ $6: 6
- Which of the following is a key difference between remote notarial acts for tangible records and remote notarial acts for electronic records?
If the individual requesting the notarial act must be identified by an identifica- tion credential, you cannot perform a remote notarial act for the individual.
Remote notarial acts for tangible records are performed using an electronic signature, and involve a remotely located individual.
The individual appearing before the notary public, during the audio-visual recording, signs the record.
You can only perform remote notarial acts on tangible records for an individual that you can identify by personal knowledge or a credible witness.: You can only perform remote notarial acts on tangible records for an individual that you can identify by personal knowledge or a credible witness.
